Just as the Northwest welcomed 2022, an unwelcome wave of severe weather caused snow slides and flooding across a large swath of Washington state. Several credit unions in the region closed branches temporarily, to help keep their members and employees safe. Some employees reported late last week that their homes had been damaged by floodwaters. […]
Posted January 12, 2022 in Disaster Recover, Disaster Relief, NWCUF
Credit unions are founded on the “People Helping People” philosophy. That core principle was never more apparent than it was this year, as people looked to credit unions for support. During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic early this spring, and in September, when wildfires ravaged parts of the Northwest, thousands found themselves in need […]
Posted November 18, 2020 in Asset Building, Community Impact, Credit Union Response, Disaster Recover, Disaster Relief, NWCUF
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